Broward County Government · 10 hours ago
Human Services Coordinator
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$57K/yr - $90K/yr
1+ years expBroward County Government is seeking qualified candidates for a Human Services Coordinator position. The role involves providing advanced social case management, counseling, and coordination of services in assigned human services programs while working under general supervision.
GovernmentNon ProfitOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Advocates on behalf of clients and families for services, basic needs, and other related issues
Works with multi-disciplinary team
Composes or prepares correspondence, case notes, narrative and technical reports, notifications, and related documents using computer-based applications
Conducts activities and monitors the environment of care in a manner to maximize client or consumer and staff safety
Conducts community visits related to consumer or client needs as required for area of assignment
Counsels clients, individually or in groups, and/or their families, to facilitate achieving service plan goals, and developing life skills
Facilitates case consultation for specialized client situations
Performs needs and comprehensive assessments; develops or updates care plans, service plans, and/or treatment plans with clients to address their needs and to facilitate referrals to appropriate treatment, service providers, or facilities; engages clients and families in the development of service implementation plans
Provides crisis prevention, intervention, and supportive counseling as needed
Provides follow-up and monitors service delivery and care environments
Provides general information to clients. Coordinates and delivers agency services
Explains the legal process to clients and family members as it pertains to individual cases; coordinates with local law enforcement agencies and the State Attorney's Office regarding the status of cases
Testifies at depositions, hearings, and trials as required
Prepares case records and makes recommendations to supervisor concerning specific cases
May attend community events to promote and provide education on sexual violence, child abuse, and agency services
Perform emergency service duties in the event of a County emergency or disaster (e.g., staffing a shelter prior, during or after a hurricane)
Performs related work as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in mental health counseling, marriage and family counseling, counseling education, social work, psychology, gerontology, or other closely related field based upon area of assignment
Requires one (1) year of direct client social case work/counseling in either an addiction/substance abuse treatment or mental health facility/program, crisis intervention or clinical setting, or in a community resource eligibility center based upon area of assignment
Will be required to work nights, weekends or holidays in addition to on call hours as needed to meet client or agency needs
Must possess a valid FL Class E Driver's License at time of appointment and must be able to obtain and maintain authorization to drive on County business, depending on area of assignment
Preferred
Master's Degree in Social Work, Mental Health, Family Therapy, Psychology or related field
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Intern (Social Work, Marriage and Family or Mental Health
Experience working with sexual violence and child abuse survivors
Bilingual English/Spanish, English/Creole and/or English/Portuguese
Company
Broward County Government
Broward County Government is a government nonprofit website that provides information about the city and administration.
Founded in 1915Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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George Tablack
Chief Financial Officer
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